F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP)

Overview

The F-Gas Reduction Incentive Program seeks to promote the adoption of climate-friendly refrigerant technologies in retail food facilities in California by alleviating the barriers to their widespread adoption, namely the higher incremental cost and lack of familiarity. The FRIP Solicitation period is in effect from August 7-October 7, 2020.  FRIP funding is restricted to existing and new retail food facilities with refrigeration systems that contain over fifty pounds of refrigerant.  Of the million dollars available, $600,000 is allocated for Tier I refrigerant technologies i.e. ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) (GWP<10) and $400,000 for Tier II conventional hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) technologies. Existing facilities will receive preference for funding and may be eligible for larger...